Kick start your edible garden with guidance and practical tips. This 2½ hour workshop is perfect for balcony, courtyard and small space growing. 10am to 12:30pm Saturday 4 May – Book You’ll learn: soils and potting mix fundamentals seasonal plant selection when to water and fertilise basic plant care thrifty gardening tips. Suitable for: adults, beginner […]

Do you dream of having a beautiful vegetable garden, but feel limited by your small space? Or are you looking for new and innovative ways to maximize your garden's potential? Discover the magic of small space and vertical vegetable gardens. With the expert guidance of the team from Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living, you can […]

WA'S Favourite Gardening Event 2024 Perth Garden & Outdoor Living festival is taking place Thursday 9th to 12th of May at Langley Park in Perth. There's more on offer for visitors than ever before, visit WA's largest plant market and outfit the backyard of your dreams with exclusive specials from over 125 Nurseries, gardening and […]

Have you ever looked over the fence and wondered how those people grow such GREAT vegies? It is highly likely that they are using compost. Sure, you can buy compost...or you can make your own. Home-made compost is naturally tailored just for you and your garden. The things you put in are usually the same […]

Interested in having a healthy and waterwise garden? Learn about plant selection and design strategies to minimise water loss in your garden. Topics covered include wicking beds, Hugelkultur, mulch and swales. Included is a demonstration of making a small wicking garden bed, which will be given away on the day! Free | Bookings essential online […]

The key to successful gardening is healthy soil. Learn some easy ways to achieve premium soil quality in your garden using organic permaculture techniques, and the steps to understanding soil, such as: Identify parent material (Clay, Sand or loam) Check structure- how much organic matter, texture (course or silky) Does it hold water or does […]

Welcome to the Compost and Worm Farming Workshop! Join us at the Rose Bay Community Garden for a hands-on learning experience. Discover the secrets of turning kitchen scraps and garden organics into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Learn how to set up and maintain a compost bin and worm farm to reduce waste and create natural fertiliser. Our […]

Did you know that there are over 2000 species of native bees in Australia? Who might live in your patch? And how can we make that space the best it can BEE? Join us to celebrate World Bee Day in this interactive workshop where we will learn about the diversity of native bees, where they […]

Queensland Garden Expo is a ‘must see’ in 2024 for green thumbs and novice gardens alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour from 4th to 7th July, this four-day expo features a diverse array of exhibitors, numerous nurseries, and a lineup of gardening experts – including Gardening Australia presents – eager to share their […]

Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring Floriade will celebrate its 37th year with the theme Art in Bloom, and from 14 September – 13 October over one million beautiful flowers will transform Canberra’s Commonwealth Park into a vibrant canvas of colour and creativity. This year’s program will offer art exhibitions, entertainment, music, food and drink, horticultural and […]